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California Condor Eben McDillian 25 February 1964
Said that we did not need to notify anyone that we were entering the
sespe wildlife area, that we could go and come as we pleased, that he did
not care what we did while we were in the wildlife area, in fact, he
said, it was none of his business. Mr. Hansen stated that he did
not want us to feel responsible to anyone in the forest service in
his region, nor did he feel [illegible] the forest service had any responsibility
towards us.
Supervisor Hansen reminded us that he wanted to see everything
done to preserve Condor. That he was as interested in seeing Condor
guarded as anyone. I am asked Mr. Hansen who he should check
with when entering the Condor refuge for we want to let members of
the forest service know of our movements when we are in the sespe
wildlife area and that, in the past, it has always been our
colicy to inform someone as to our whereabouts in the
area. I am asked if it would be O.K. to notify his, Mr.
Hansen's Office when we go into the refuge. Mr. Hansen said
no, that we should notify the Ojai Office, that Mr. Jack
Parkinson manages this Office and if no one is at this
office [illegible] we could notify, Jack Gains.
Supervisor Hansen told us that he had made an investigation of
the matter and that he had to go along with Gains, "I cannot
Suspect in these men. I must believe what they say!" Of course
if it is proven that Jack Gains did have the photographer with
him near the Condor nest then this would be a different matter
and would have to be dealt with. Gains would be lying and
if I find he is lying he will be fired. This is generally the
statement of Supervisor Hansen. He, Mr. Hansen said Jack